In a bid to revolutionize emergency medical response and significantly reduce mortality rates, the federal government has officially inaugurated the National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee (NEMTC). This strategic initiative brings together a team of seasoned medical professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to champion a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s emergency services. With a mandate to ensure…
The Federal Government is reopening the bidding for the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Phase 2 after rejecting Julius Berger Plc’s N258 billion proposal. This decision was revealed following a meeting between Minister of Works David Umahi and Julius Berger representatives at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The original project cost, set at N153 billion after switching from…
In partnership with the Government of Rivers State, IHS Nigeria, and the Government of Canada, UNICEF has announced the handover of a cutting-edge medical oxygen plant and oxygen delivery devices to the General Hospital in Eleme. The UNICEF said it’s a significant milestone which represents a major advancement in the ongoing efforts to improve maternal,…
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, delivered a stern admonition to the country’s leadership on Friday, emphasizing that Nigeria’s stagnation can only be reversed when those at the helm of affairs undergo a transformative shift in mindset and critically re-examine themselves. Obasanjo also described Nigeria as a country that takes two steps forward and two steps…
Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director General of NAFDAC, revealed on Channels Television that she inherited a ₦3.2 billion debt and discovered ₦500 million in missing funds upon taking office. In her Friday interview, Adeyeye highlighted the severity of the financial situation. Stating, “When I got to NAFDAC, I met ₦3.2 billion debt, and ₦500 million missing…
The Nigerian Navy has rescued all 59 crew members from the MV Ambika 4, a dredging vessel in distress near Okpobo River. The vessel, contracted by Sterling Global Oil Limited, was at risk of sinking in turbulent waters. A distress call prompted a swift response from the Navy Forward Operating Base Bonny, which dispatched…
A week after Arik Air’s planes were grounded, the Federal Government on Wednesday lifted the suspension on the operations of the airlines. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, disclosed this in a Wednesday statement on X. He said the dispute between Atlas Petroleum and…
*160 per cent Cases in 2024 The African continent is poised to declare a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security as the Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak continues to spread across many countries. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control, said this during a webinar on Thursday on the Mpox outbreak situation…
Following the pronounced hate for a Nigeria star beauty, Chidinma Adeshina in the pageant organized in South Africa, leading to her withdrawal from the contest on Thursday, after reaching the final stage, Korede Abdullah, our Correspondent who evaluated the controversies over identity and alleged fraud in this Special Feature raises some pertinent questions:- Is Xenophobia…
The Federal Government has withdrawn its planned sale of subsidised 50 kilogramme bags of rice for N40,000 to public servants. “I am directed to refer to our internal circular in the Ministry (Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs) of 1st August, 2024 on the above subject matter and to inform you that the…
